CSGD SSSM Anatomy Practice Quiz
1
What does the ventral rami become laterally (generally) ?
internal intercostal nerve
external intercostal nerve
dorsal rami
lateral cutaneous nerve
2
Which of the following statements regarding the ventral rami is INCORRECT?
The nerve supplies for the limbs bud off from the ventral rami
It gives rise directly to the sciatic nerve
The lateral cutaneous branch forms laterally in the centre
The terminal branch is called the anterior cutaneous branch
3
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
The C5-T1 roots typically form the brachial plexus
What is it called if the roots are displaced by one segment up? C4-C8 prefix
What is it called if the roots are displaced by one segment down? C6-T2 postfix.
The C5-T1 nerve roots supply the skin on the face and scalp.
4
Which is the correct order of the segments of the branchial plexus?
roots, divisions, trunks, cords, branches.
roots, trunks, branches, divisions, cords.
roots, trunks, cords, divisions, branches.
roots, trunks, divisions, cords, branches.
5
What do the anterior divisions of the brachial plexus supply?
Flexor muscles and overlying skin.
Extensor muscles and overlying skin.
Flexor muscles only.
Extensor muscles only.
6
What do the posterior divisions of the brachial plexus control?
Flexor muscles and overlying skin.
Extensor muscles only.
Extensor muscles and overlying skin.
Flexor muscles only.
7
Which is not one of the trunks of the brachial plexus?
Superior
Middle
Lateral
Inferior
8
Which is not one of the cords of the brachial plexus?
Lateral
Anterior
Posterior
Medial
9
What are the cords of the brachial plexus named relative to?
Brachial artery
Brachial vein
Axillary artery
Axillary vein
10
Which parts of the brachial plexus are supraclavicular?
Cords and branches
Roots and trunks
Trunks and divisions
Divisions and cords
11
Which part of the brachial plexus lie posterior to the clavicle ?
Roots
Trunks
Divisions
Cords
12
Which parts of the brachial plexus are infraclavicular?
Cords and branches
Roots and trunks
Trunks and divisions
Divisions and cords
13
Which is not an anatomical structure formed by the facial skeleton?
Orbits
Temporal bone
Nasal cavity
Lower jaw
14
What is the name of the spongy bone between the compact outer and inner plates of the cranium?
Gubernaculum
Diploë
Epoöphoron
Dura
15
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
The coronal suture is the weakest anatomical location of the cranium.
An immobile joint between the bones of the cranium is called a cranial suture.
The overall shape of the cranial sutures is in the shape of an H (on its side).
The place where the frontal, parietal and temporal bones join is called the pterion.
16
Trauma to the pterions may result in an epidural haematoma (medical emergency!) due to rupture of the vessel lying directly underneath. Which vessel usually involved in this scenario?
Superficial branch of the anterior meningeal artery
Anterior branch of the middle meningeal artery
Superficial branch of the middle meningeal artery?
Anterior branch of the middle cerebral artery
17
Which suture is not visible from a superior view of the skull?
Coronal
Temporozygomatic
Saggital
Lambdoid
18
Which of the following statements is incorect?
The coronal suture joins the frontal and parietal bones
The temporozygomatic suture joins the temporal and zygomatic bones
The sagittal suture joins the parietal and sphenoid bones
The lambdoid suture joins the parietal and occipital
19
What are the two sections of the frontal bone called?
vertical plate and horizontal plate
vertical plate and transverse plate
longitudinal plate and transverse plate
longitudinal plate and horizontal plate
20
Where do the two sections of the frontal bone join?
Supraorbital margin
Coronal suture
Inferior to the nasal bone
Lateral to the zygomatic processes
21
The temporal bone is complex, and has six main parts? Which of the following is not one of them?
Squamous process
Zygomatic process
Pteriod process
Mastoid process
22
Which of the following statements regarding the parietal bone is INCORRECT?
The parietal bones are flat, rectangular and moulded to the contour of the brain.
The tympanic part of the parietal bone contains the auditory meatus.
The styloid process of the temporal bone contains air cells.
The function of the styloid process is to act as an anchor for a number of mucles.
23
Which of the following statements about cerebral blood flow is INCORRECT?
Auto regulation of cerebral blood flow is used to maintain adequate perfusion.
In healthy individuals, cerebral blood flow usually remains constant even when MAP varies from 70 to 150 mmHg.
The cerebral blood pressure is usually higher than systemic blood pressure.
The circle of Willis is made up of the vertebro-basilar system and internal carotid arteries.
24
Which of the following statements about the vertebral arteries is INCORRECT?
The vertebral arteries arise from the subclavian arteries.
The vertebral arteries join to form the basilar arteries.
The vertebral arteries travel in the vertebral foramina.
The vertebral arteries enter the skull via the foramen magnum.
25
Which of the following is a branch of the basilar artery?
Posterior inferior cerebellar artery
Anterior inferior cerebellar artery
Common cerebellar artery
Internal carotid artery
26
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
The two main branches of the basilar arteries are the anterior inferior cerebellar artery and the superior cerebellar artery.
The basilar artery bifurcates and forms the two anterior cerebral arteries
At the circle of Willis, the internal carotid artery becomes the middle cerebral arteries
The posterior inferior cerebellar artery branches off the vertebral arteries before they join.
27
What are the communication arteries in the circle of Willis?
One anterior communicating artery and two posterior communicating arteries.
One posterior communicating artery and two anterior communicating arteries.
One posterior communicating artery and one anterior communicating artery.
Two posterior communicating arteries and two anterior communicating arteries
28
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
The internal carotid artery enters the skull through the carotid canal.
The anterior cerebral artery supplies the lateral part of the frontal and parietal lobes.
The anterior cerebral artery runs along the longitudinal fissues, arches over the corpus callosum.
The anterior cerebral artery terminates at the parietoccipital sulcus
29
Which of the following statements about the middle cerebral artery is INCORRECT?
The middle cerebral artery initially runs along the lateral sulcus.
The middle cerebral artery supplies the lateral surface of the brain, frontal occipital and parietal lobes.
The middle cerebral artery does not supply the insular cortex.
The middle cerebral artery does not supply the sensory and motor cortex for the lower limbs, language and parieto-occipital association areas.
30
Which area does the posterior cerebral artery NOT supply ?
Medial surface of the occipital lobe
Medial surface of the temporal lobe.
Superior surface of the occipital lobe.
Inferior surface of occipital and temporal lobe.
31
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
The lenticulostriate arteries supply the basal ganglia and the internal capsule.
The lenticulostriate arteries branch from the middle cerebral arteries.
The blood supply of the pons with blood are the perforating branches of the basilar artery.
Vision is unlikely to be affected is the posterior cerebral artery is occluded.
32
Which brain structures does the circle of Willis NOT encircle?
Mammillary bodies
Corpus callosum
Pituitary
Optic chiasm
33
Which of the following statements about the nose is INCORRECT?
Rhinorrhoea is the term used to descrive CSF leakage from the nose (usually following trauma).
Hairy skin lines the nasal vestibule.
Another name for the nostrils is ‘nares’.
The nasal septum is a bony prominence of the nasal bone.
34
Which is of the following arteries does NOT supply nasal cavity?
Sphenopalatine artery
Common carotid artery
Medial lateral nasal branch of facial artery
Greater palatine artery
35
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
What lines the medial wall of the nasal cavity is lined by the vascular mucous membrane.
The septal cartilage, ethmoid bone and vomer form the wall of the nasal cavity
The nasal cavity is bound anteriorly and posteriorly by the nares and choanae, respectively.
The nasal conchae are made of cartilage.
36
The space under the nasal conchae is called a meatus? Which of the following is not a nasal meatus?
Supranasal meatus
Superior meatus
Middle meatus
Inferior meatus
37
Little’s area is a collection of blood vessels which are often responsible for profuse epistaxis. Which vessel DOES NOT supply the anastamoses in this area?
Sphenopalatine artery
Greater palatine artery
Anterior ethmoid artery
Inferior labial artery
38
Which of the following paranasal sinuses does NOT open into the middle meatus?
Ethmoid sinus
Frontal sinus
Sphenoid sinus
Maxillary sinus
39
Which sinus in the nasal cavity is NOT innervated by CNV1?
Ethmoid sinus
Frontal sinus
Sphenoid sinus
Maxillary sinus
40
Which muscle protracts the tongue?
Genioglossus
Styloglossus
Hyloglossus
Palatoglossus
41
Which muscles retracts the tongue?
Genioglossus
Styloglossus
Hyloglossus
Palatoglossus
42
Which sinuses open into the inferior meatus?
Nasolacrimal sinus
Posterior ethmoid sinus
Maxillary sinus
Sphenoid sinus
43
Which of the following statements regarding the sacroiliac joint is INCORRECT?
The sacroiliac joint is a synovial joint.
The sacroiliac joint has anterior and posterior sacroiliac ligaments.
The sacroiliac joint pain is a common site of osteoarthritis.
The sacroiliac joint has an interosseus ligament.
44
What anatomical landmark demarkates the true pelvis from the false pelvis?
Pelvic inlet
Pelvic outlet
Sacroiliac joint
Anterior superior iliac spine
45
What anatomical landmark demarkates the inferior border of the pelvis?
Pelvic inlet
Pelvic outlet
Sacroiliac joint
Anterior superior iliac spine
46
Which of the following is NOT one of the borders of the pelvic outlet?
Posterior superior iliac spine
Pubic symphysis
Tip of coccyx
Ishial tuberosities
47
Which muscle forms the lateral wall of the pelvis?
Pubococcygeus muscle
Illiococcygeus muscle
Obturator internus
Piriformis
48
Which of the following statements about obturator internus is INCORRECT?
Obturator internus arises from the obturator membrane and the bony margin of the obturator foramen.
Obturator internus exits the pelvis via the lesser sciatic foramen.
Obturator internus is situated partly within the lesser pelvis, and partly at the back of the hip-joint.
Obturator internus is the primary adductor of the thigh.
49
Which of the following statements about piriformis is INCORRECT?
Piriformis arises from the anterior pelvic wall.
Piriformis attaches to the middle 3 parts of the sacrum
Piriformis exists via the greater sciatic foramen
Piriformis inserts on the greater trochanter of the femur
50
Which of the following statements about levator ani is INCORRECT?
Levator ani runs anterolaterally halfway down the body of pubis, runs on obturator internus (bisecting it) then to the ischial spine.
Levator ani attaches posteriorly to the sacrum and medially to the anococcygeal raphae.
The three parts of levator ani are: pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus and ishiococcygeus.
The pudendal nerve is the sole nerve supply to levator ani.
51
Which of the following statements about pubococcygeus is INCORRECT?
The thick V-shaped part of pubococcygeus is called puborectalis.
Contraction of pubococcygeus raises the pelvic floor and increases intra- abdominal pressure.
The fibres of pubococcygeus blend with the deep part of the external anal sphincter at the anorectal junction.
Pubococcygeus is important for fecal continence.
52
What structure does iliococcygeus arise from?
The fascia over obturator internus.
The medial part of obturator externus.
The anococcygeal raphe.
The external anal sphincter.
53
What statement is CORRECT about the sphinceters in the perineum?
The internal sphincter is a skeletal muscle sphincter.
The external sphincter is a skeletal muscle sphincter.
The intermediate sphincter is a smooth muscle sphincter.
There are three sphincters responsible for controlling fecal continence.
54
How many branches are there in the lumbar plexus?
3
4
5
6
55
Which statement is incorrect?
The lumbar plexus can't be identified anatomically as it is completely contained in psoas
The lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh and femoral nerve emerge from the lateral border of psoas
The lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh runs more medial than the femoral nerve under the inguinal ligament
The lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh runs on iliacus
56
Which answer is correct?
The genetofemoral nerve emerges on the medial aspect of psoas and the obturator nerve runs along the anterior aspect of psoas
The genetofemoral nerve emerges on the medial aspect of psoas and the obturator nerve runs along the medial aspect of psoas
The genetofemoral nerve emerges on the anterior aspect of psoas and the obturator nerve runs along the anterior aspect of psoas
The genetofemoral nerve emerges on the anterior aspect of psoas and the obturator nerve runs along the medial aspect of psoas
57
Which statement is not correct?
The lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh supplies the lateral skin on the thigh
The lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh originates from L2 and L3
The femoral nerve runs between psoas and iliacus
The femoral nerve supplies the anterior compartment of thigh with anterior division fibres
58
Which muscle is not supplied by the obturator nerve?
sartorius
adductor longus
adductor magnus
adductor brevis
59
Which muscles is not supplied by the femoral nerve?
sartorius
gracilis
pectoneus
quads
60
Which answer is incorrect answer?
The deep peroneal nerve supplies the anterior comparment of the leg.
The superficial peroneal nerve supplies lateral compartment of the leg and dorsum of the foot
The common peroneal nerve is supplied by roots L4, L5, S1 and S2
The common peroneal nerve has posterior and anterior division fibres
61
Which bone is not part of the medial wall of the orbit?
maxilla
lacrimal bone
ethmoid
greater wing of sphenoid
62
Which statement is incorrect?
The surface area ratio of sclera:cornea is 5:1
The sclera and cornea are they continuous with each other
What fibres is the stroma of the cornea are made from collagen fibrils
The fibres of the stroma of the cornea have a random arrangement
63
Which statement is not correct?
The limbus is the region where the cornea meets the sclera
The junction of the iris and the cornea is called anterior chamber angle
Aqueous humour enters the eye at the anterior chamber angle
The pressure of the aqueous humour maintains the shape of the eyeball
64
What is not parts of the ciliary body?
ciliary epithelium
ciliary muscle
ciliary processes
ciliary ganglion
65
What generates most of the aqueous humour?
ciliary epithelium
ciliary muscle
ciliary processes
ciliary ganglion
66
Which answer is correct?
The ciliary muscle is smooth and acts as a sphincter
The ciliary muscle is skeletal and acts as a sphincter
The ciliary muscle is smooth and acts as a dilator
The ciliary muscle is skeletal and acts as a dilator
67
When the ciliary muscle contracts
the lens becomes thinner for near focus
the lens becomes thinner for far focus
the lens becomes thicker for near focus
the lens becomes thicker for far focus
68
Which statement is correct
sphincer pupillae has parasympathetic innervation and is the inner muscle in the iris
dilator pupillae has sympathetic innervation and is the inner muscle in the iris
sphincer pupillae has sympathetic innervation and is the outer muscle in the iris
dilator pupillae has parasympathetic innervation and is the outer muscle in the iris
69
Which statement is correct
The central retinal artery runs in and supplies the optic nerve
The anterior ciliary arteries supplies most of the photoreceptors
The long posterior ciliary artery travels in choroid
The choroid has 4 layers of blood vessels, and Choriocapillaris is the most important
70
Which statement is incorrect
Orbicularis oculi and levator palebrae superioris are the muscles of the eyelid
Cranial nerve CNVII supplies orbicularis oculi
Cranial nerve CNIII supplies levator palebrae superioris
Levator palpebrae superioris open the upper and lower eyelid
71
Which statement is not correct?
The outer ear consist of the auricle and external acoustic meatus
The acoustic meatus travels inferiorly, anteriorly and medially?
The acoustic meatus is 2.5 cm long
The acoustic meatus has an outer 2/3 made of cartilage and an inner 1/3 made of bone
72
Which statement is not correct?
The Auriculotemporal nerve (V3) innervates the anterosuperior aspect of the outer ear
The Auricular branch of the vagus nerve supplies and external tympanic membrane
The outer tympanic membrane is made from semi transparent ectodermal connective tissue
The inner tympanic membrane is an endodermal mucous membrane
73
Which statement is not correct
The epitympanic recess is superior to the tympanic membrane and malleus in the middle ear
The epitympanic recess communicates with mastoid air cells via hiatus in anterior wall
The middle ear is in the petrous part of the temporal bone
The eustachian tube is also known as the pharygotympanic tube
74
Which statement is incorrect?
Malleus, incus and stapes are the 3 bones of the inner ear
Chorda tympani of CNVII can be seen running laterally over incus?
Tensor tympani inserts onto incus
Stapedius is a tiny muscle inside the pyramidal eminence that pulls stapes posteriorly
75
Relative to the middle ear,
the internal jugular vein is directly inferior and the internal carotid artery is in the anterior wall
the internal jugular vein is directly superior and the internal carotid artery is in the anterior wall
the internal carotid artery is directly inferior and the internal jugular vein is in the anterior wall
the internal carotid artery is directly superior and the internal jugular vein is in the anterior wall
76
Which statement is incorrect?
The bony labyrinth is a space in the petrous part of the temporal bone
The bony labyrinth is a space filled with endolymph
The membranous labyrinth suspended in the bony labyrinth
The membranous labyrinth consist of 3 semicircular ducts, the utricle, the saccule, and the cochlea duct
77
Which of the following is not one of the semicircular ducts?
anterior duct
posterior duct
horizontal duct
vertical duct
78
Where in the petrous part of the temporal bone does CNVIII exit?
posteromedial aspect
anterolateral aspect
posterolateral aspect
anteromedial aspect
79
Which statement is incorrect
The lower border of the mandible is the superior border of the anterior neck
The manubrium of the sternum the inferior borders of the anterior neck
The external occipital protuberance is the superior border of the posterior neck
The intervertebral disc between C7 and T1 is the inferior border of the posterior neck
80
How many longitudinal compartments of the neck are there?
three
four
five
six
81
Which is not a recognized compartment of the neck?
visceral compartment
vertebral compartment
vascular compartment
vocal compartment
82
Which statement about platysma is incorrect?
it is in the superficial fascia
it blends with the muscles of facial expression superiorly
it is innervated the cervical branch of CNVII
it runs medially in the the neck
83
Which statement is incorrect?
The investing fascia and prevertebral fascia of the deep fascia surround the cervical spine
Sternocliedomastoid and trapezius are superficial to the investing fascia
Most of the muscle mass in the neck is inside the prevertebral fascia
Most of the muscle mass in the neck is posterior to the spinal cord
84
Which vein(s) does the superficial fascia contain?
external jugular and anterior jugular
external jugular only
anterior jugular only
neither external jugular or anterior jugular
85
What is not inside the carotid sheath
common carotid artery
internal carotid artery
external jugular vein
vagus nerve
86
What borders the anterior and posterior triangle?
sternocliedomastoid
inferior edge of the mandible
trapezius
clavicle
87
Where dies the common carotid generally bifurcate?
level C2/C3
level C3/C4
level C4/C5
level C5/C6
88
Which is not an anterior branch off the external carotid artery?
facial artery
lingual artery
superior thyroid artery
occipital artery
89
Which statement is correct?
CN IX, CN?, CN I and CN II all enter the neck in the anterior triangle
only CNIX and CNX enter the neck in the anterior triangle
only CN I enters the neck in the posterior triangle
CN IX, CN?, CN I and CN II all enter the neck in the posterior triangle
90
Which statement is incorrect?
CNXII passes between the carotid artery and internal jugular vein
CNXI supplies sternoclidomastoid
CNXI supplies trapezius
CNXI enters the posterior triangle of the neck
91
Which statement is most correct?
the superior edge of the thyroid is the upper border of thyroid cartilage
the isthmus connects the lobes of the thyroid
the thyroid is enclosed by the pretracheal fascia
all of the above
92
Which is not an obliquely oriented muscle of the posterior triangle?
platysmus
levator scapulae
scalenus medius
scalenus anterior
93
Which statement is correct?
CN I runs on levator scapulae,
CN I pierces sternocliedomastoid
damage to CNXI results in a shoulder shrug palsy
All of the above
94
Which answer about the cervical plexus is incorrect?
the anterior cervical peripheral nerves form the cervical plexus
the cervical plexus has superficial and deep branches
the superficial branches are known as ansa cervicalis
the phrenic nerve is supplied by the cervical plexus and runs on scalenus anterior
95
Which is incorrect?
The posterior root of the spinal cord form the spinal nerve
the anterior root of the spinal cord project into the intervertebral foraminae
The anterior rami arises from the anterior root of the spinal cord
The anterior and posterior roots of the spinal cord form the spinal nerve
96
Which of the following is not innervated by the recurrent meningeal branch?
dura mater
Anterior Longitudinal Ligament
Posterior longitudinal ligament
Annulus of the IV disc
97
Which of the following is not innervated by the posterior ramus
Ligamentum Flavum
Skin of the back
intrinsic muscles of the back (deep compartment)
zygopophyseal joints
98
Which is the most correct?
All spinal levels contain a white ramus
All spinal levels contain a white ramus, levels T1->L2 contain a grey ramus
All spinal levels contain a grey ramus and a white ramus
All spinal levels contain a grey ramus, levels T1-L2 contain a white ramus
99
Which statement is correct?
White rami communicate with the anterior ramus, and contain myelinated preganglionic fibres
White rami communicate with the sympathetic chain and contain myelinated preganglionic fibres
Grey rami communicate with the anterior ramus and cointain non-myelinated postganglionic fibres
Grey rami communicate with the sympathetic chain and contain myelinated
preganglionic fibres
100
Which statement is correct?
The lumbar nerve roots exit through the foramen of the transverse process
The lumbar nerve roots exit through the zygopophyseal joint space
The lumbar nerve roots exit in the lower part of the intervertebral foramen
The lumbar nerve roots exit in the upper part of the intervertebral foramen
101
Which statement is correct?
The cauda equina arises in the thoracic spine
The cauda equina is encapsulated by the lumbar cistern
The cauda equina is superior to the medullary cone
The cauda equina communicates with the inferior portion of the sympathetic chain
102
Which statement is correct?
An L4/5 prolapse impinges on L4 because L4 is in the upper formina and the disc is in the lower part
An L4/5 prolapse impinges on L4 because the posterior longitudinal ligament causes a posterolateral prolapse
An L4/5 prolapse impinges on L5 because L4 is in the upper foramina, while the disc is in the lower part
An L4/5 prolapse impinges on L5 because the anterior longitudinal ligmanet causes a posterolateral prolapse
103
Which statement is most correct, regarding general nerve compression?
It causes decreased sensation and power and brisk reflexes
It causes increased sensation, decrased power and reflexes
It causes decreased power and brisk reflexes
It causes decreased sensation, power and reflexes
104
Which statement is incorrect?
The sensory neurons in for the olfactory system are located in the upper nasal cavity
Olfactory bulb cells are called mitral cells
Olfactory bulb cells do not communicate with contralateral olfactory structures
Olfactory bulb cells synapse in the anterior temporal lobe
105
Which motor nerves to the eye go through the common tendonous ring?
CN III and CN IV
CN III and CN VI
CN IV and CN VI
CN III, IV and VI
106
Which motor nerves to the eye go through the annulus of zin?
CN III and CN IV
CN III and CN VI
CN IV and CN VI
CN III, IV and VI
107
Which statement is incorrect?
CN III innervates both smooth muscle and skeletal muscle
CN III innervates the levator pupebrae
CN III innervates the ciliary muscle and the spincter pupillae
CN III innervates the medial rectus, lateral rectus, inferior rectus and inferior oblique
108
Which statement is incorrect
The cell bodies for the trigeminal nerve branches are located in the trigeminal ganglion
The trigeminal ganglion is located in Meckel’s Cave
The front and side of the nose to the tip gains it’s sensory innervation from CNV2
the tensor tympani is innervated by CNV3
109
Which statement is incorrect?
CNVII exits via the internal acoustic meatus
CNVII gives off 3 branches before exiting through the stylomastoid foramen
CNVII is responsible for dampening sounds from the branch to stapedius
CNVII contributes to taste via the greater petrosal branch and lacrimation from the chorda tympani
110
Which branch of the facial nerve is not given off by the facial nerve after the stylomastoid foramen?
Zygomatic
Buccal
Greater petrosal
posterior auricular
111
Which statement is correct?
The cell bodies for CNVIII are in the spiral ganglia
The cell bodies for the facial nerve are located in the geniculate ganglion
The cell bodies for the CNVIII vestibular component are located in the spiral ganglia
All of the above
112
Where does CNIX receive sensory information from?
The tongue
middle ear
Carotid body
All of the above
113
Which statement is incorrect?
The Vagus gives off 2 branches, the pharyngeal and laryngeal
The sensory supply to the superior part of the larynx is the external laryngeal nerve
the sensory supply to the inferior part of the larynx is the recurrent laryngeal nerve
the motor supply to the inferior part of the larynx is the recurrent laryngeal nerve
114
Which statement is incorrect?
The thyroid cartilage forms the adams apple
The thyroid membrane is located between the hyoid bone and the thyroid cartilage
The inferior horn of the thyroid cartilage articulates with the cricoid cartilage
The thyroid cartilage is deficient anteriorly
115
Which statement is correct?
The thyroid, cricoid and arytenoid are the 3 singular cartilages of the laryngeal skeleton
The corniculate, cuneiform and the epiglottic are the 3 paired cartilages of the laryngeal skeleton
The Cricoid is the only cartilage that completely encircles the airway
The epiglottic cartilage attaches to the inferior pole of the thyroid
116
Which of the following statements regarding the vocal ligaments is incorrect?
they attach to the vocal process of the arytenoids, superior to the attachment of the epiglottis
they produce sound by vibrating against each other
they form the superior border of the lateral cricothyroid ligament
They are known as the true vocal cords
117
Which statement is correct?
The quadrangular membrane connects the arytenoids with the epiglottis
The inferior border of the quadrangular membrane is the aryepiglottic ligament
The superior border of the quadrangular membrane is the vestibular ligaments
All of the above
118
Which muscles abduct the vocal cords, adduct the vocal cords, relax the vocal folds, closes the rima glottis? (respectively)
Lateral cricoarytenoids, posterior cricoarytenoids, transverse and oblique arytenoids, vocalis and thyroarytenoids
Lateral cricoarytenoids, posterior cricoarytenoids, vocalis and thyroarytenoids, transverse and oblique arytenoids
Posterior cricoarytenoids, lateral cricoarytenoids, transverse and oblique arytenoids, vocalis and thyroarytenoids
Posterior cricoarytenoids, lateral cricoarytenoids, vocalis and thyroarytenoids, transverse and oblique arytenoids
119
Which statement is correct?
The cricothyroid muscle tenses the vocal cords and is supplied by the internal laryngeal nerve
The cricothyroid muscle tenses the vocal cords and is supplied by the external laryngeal nerve
The cricothyroid muscle relaxes the vocal cords and is supplied by the internal laryngeal nerve
The cricothyroid muscle relaxes the vocal cords and is supplied by the external laryngeal nerve
120
Which statement regarding the internal laryngeal nerve is correct?
it pierces the omohyoid membrane
it innervates the mucous membrane above the vocal cord
it branches from the external laryngeal nerve
its cell body is located adjacent to Schenten's ganglion
121
Which statement is correct?
The sensory supply to the nasopharynx is from the vagus nerve
The sensory supply to the oropharynx is from the glossopharyngeal nerve
The sensory supply to the laryngopharynx is from the trigeminal nerve
The sensory supply to Shenten's ganglion is from the facial nerve
122
Which statement is correct?
The tensor veli palatini and the palatoglossis lift the soft palate
The levator veli palatini and the palatopharyngeus lower the soft palate
The tensor veli palatini and the palatoglossis lower the soft palate
The levator veli palatini and the tensor veli palatini lift the soft palate
123
Which statement is correct?
The tensor veli palatini is supplied by the vagus nerve
The levator veli palatini is supplied by the vagus nerve
The palatoglossis is supplied by the trigeminal nerve
Mountain goat urine is commonly believed to be an potent aphrodisiac and is marketed by Nepalese monks, forming the backbone of the Nepal?s economy
124
Which of the following structures is the perineum not adherent to in the pelvis in females?
top of the bladder
the uterus
the ovaries
the rectum
125
Which statement is correct?
The fundus of the bladder varies with volume and it is smooth
The fundus of the bladder varies with volume and it is irregular
The trigone of the bladder varies with volume and it is smooth
The trigone of the bladder varies with volume and it is irregular
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Which ligament/s anchor the bladder?
Pubovesical and uterosacral ligaments
Pubovesical and broad ligaments
Pubovesical and retrovesical ligaments
Pubovesical ligament
127
What is the size and shape of the normal prostate?
pineapple size and shape
chestnut size and shape
apple size and shape
pea size and shape
128
What is the most important ligament holding the cervix in place?
Cardinal ligaments
Uterosacral ligaments
Broad ligaments
Suspensory ligaments
129
Which statement is incorrect?
The rectum begins at S3 (relative to the sacrum)
The rectum lies in the sacral cavity
The rectum is vascularized by a mesentery
There are 3 rectal shelves, termed the shelves of Houston
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What part of the rectum is responsible for storing faeces, and where is it located
The transitional zone, located in the proximal rectum
The transitional zone, located in the distal rectum
The ampulla, located in the proximal rectum
The ampulla, located in the distal rectum
131
Which of the following branches of the internal ileac arteries would not be found in women?
Uterine
Superior vesicle
Vaginal
Middle rectal